variants
or less commonly nannie
plural nannies
: a child's nurse or caregiver
Examples of nanny in a Sentence
When I was growing up, I had a nanny.
wrote a memoir recounting her days as a nanny for the rich and often indiscreet
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Beaches Kids Camp nannies have also been trained in safety, nutrition, and child development.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 22 Nov. 2025
As the nanny went to get Oliver, Brett contacted Natalie, who then reached out to the after-school program.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
Natalie called the school after the nanny found Oliver.
—Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Considering Jenny’s nanny Carrie (a breakout role for Sophia Lillis) is, as viewers ultimately discover, the one who took Milo, the two mothers evolving into supportive friends is not the typical direction for these characters.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 22 Nov. 2025
As the nanny went to get Oliver, Brett contacted Natalie, who then reached out to the after-school program.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
Natalie called the school after the nanny found Oliver.
—Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Considering Jenny’s nanny Carrie (a breakout role for Sophia Lillis) is, as viewers ultimately discover, the one who took Milo, the two mothers evolving into supportive friends is not the typical direction for these characters.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nanny
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“Nanny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nanny. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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nanny
noun
nan·ny
ˈnan-ē 
: a woman who is paid to care for a young child usually in the child's home
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